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AB08 MPB

2008 Jaguar X-type

Gold Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,843 mi
Last recorded115,843 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 MPB
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 115,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 113,439 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 109,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 105,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 101,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 96,048 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,106 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 86,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 86,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 80,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

offside front tyre part worn

some damage to both front tyres outer walls

Pass 30 May 2017 71,726 miles

Nearside Front tyre some damage to outer wall

Pass 11 May 2016 64,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,518 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,768 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,533 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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AB08 MPB is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Gold with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 83,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 MPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar X-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB08 MPB registered?

AB08 MPB is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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